What is Nicola's Ristorante's health inspection score?

Nicola's Ristorante has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nicola's Ristorante last inspected?

Nicola's Ristorante was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nicola's Ristorante have?

Nicola's Ristorante has 16 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nicola's Ristorante safe to eat at?

Yes, Nicola's Ristorante has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Nicola's Ristorante serve?

Nicola's Ristorante serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Nicola's Ristorante

Name: Nicola's Ristorante
Address: 1420 SYCAMORE ST, Cincinnati, 45202
Rating: 88

1420 SYCAMORE ST, Cincinnati

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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American•PENDLETON

Ranked #4 of 25 in PENDLETONBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Jan 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Feb 2026

1 inspections

7 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Feb 26

Routine InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

3.2(K)3.2(K) - In-use utensils - between-use storage−2
5.4(R)5.4(R) - Removal-Frequency−2
4.0(I)4.0(I) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Materials−2
6.4(A)6.4(A) - Repairing−2
3.4(F)(1)(b)3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding−2
2.1(A)2.1(A) - I. Employee Health - Management and Personnel - Employee Health−2
5.1(S)(2)5.1(S)(2) - Plumbing System- Maintained in Good Repair−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

2.4(A)(3)2.4(A)(3) - IV. Demonstration of Knowledge - Certified Manager−2
3.1(R)3.1(R) - V. Food from Approved Source - Molluscan Shellfish - Maintaining Identification−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Routine Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

3.4(J)3.4(J) - Variance Requirement−2
3.4(K)(3)3.4(K)(3) - Reduced oxygen packaging without a variance−2
3.4(F)(1)(b)3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding−2
3.1(R)3.1(R) - V. Food from Approved Source - Shellstock−2
3.2(L)3.2(L) - Linens and napkins−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 24

Routine Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3.1(R)3.1(R) - V. Food from Approved Source - Shellstock−2
4.4(A)(2)4.4(A)(2) - Equipment, good repair, doors, seals−2

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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